Hey guys, I guess I'm uploading this Chapter now. I'm actually surprised at how fast I can write a story. I guess you can say I'm my own kind of Hedgehog...eh, eh...see what I was going with there...yeah anyway let's get to the story.

Chapter 4- One way of looking at it.

Knuckles POV

I just got back on my island. No sign of trepassers yet, but I've still got Rouge in that hammock. Its been 5 hours since we left the Egg Carrier. It would've been 3 if I hadn't stop for food, not for me, Rouge. I have a whole island full of fruits and veggies. The best ones I've got are grapes and when I say best they're the greatest. Anyway I might as well think about what I'm gonna do, keep the Master Emerald or have Rouge take it. We all know the answer to that question, no.

I see her twitch a bit, man does she have a perfect figure. I wish I could have her all to myself. What was...no, no I must be tired or something. Back to my decision, I know I'm not giving it to her but let's think about her and her personality. Well first of she's a bat, no shit, and she's greedy. Mostly stubborn and determined so that means she won't stop until she wins. But why does she want the Master Emerald? Why does she like gems at all?

She never tells anyone about her history. Does she even have one and if so is it just that bad? I kinda feel bad for her...but I can't just give her the Master Emerald. Speaking of Rouge, her food is getting cold. I suppose I should warm it up with the Master Emerald.

Rouge POV

I've been laying on this hammock for who knows how long. I'm starving and my back is hurting a bit. But I'm afraid to move, if I do I'd have to talk with..him. Why did he say that about me? It made no since but yet sounded cute. And he's kinda cute as well. I hope he gives me that Emerald, I almost lost my life for it. Doesn't that matter to him, a lady like me sacrificing 4 decades or more of my life for his stupid Emerald.

Why do I even want that thing? Its costs nothing but trouble for me. It was easier to go after the Chaos Emeralds but the he had to go and give them away. If I do choose to stay with eventually his friends will come by and confront him for his mistake. That would then offer me the chance to "help" them get the Chaos Emeralds. Haha, perfect. Now I've got a plan.

Normal POV

Rouge gets up and stretches her arms looking around for Knuckles. Nothing was in sight except for the Master Emerald. 'Surely it couldn't be that easy..where is that big lug?', Rouge thought to herself. Then suddenly Knuckles appears with a plate of eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and grapes. "Oh, your awake", said Knuckles. "Yep, is that yours or are you actually being nice."." No this is for you."." Well you should know I don't like a lot of meat."." What!? What about at Sonic's birthday party? I'm sure you ate a whole stand of chili dogs."." You've got it wrong again Knux, that was your groupie Vector."

"I'm not apart of the Chaotix anymore."."Oh really?"."Well I am but...it's complicated!". Knuckles looked at Rouge and she looked back. It made him blush the color of his fur. It was like a staring contest except they were blinking. "So are you gonna take the meat off or what? You know I've gotta keep a healthy diet for my figure.", Rouge says breaking the silence. Knuckles takes off the sausage and the pancakes and eats them himself but leaves on everything else. "At least eat the bacon and eggs."." Of course my dear anything for you."

Just when an argument was about to erupt, Sonic, Tails and Amy show up just as Rouge planned. "Knuckles did you take the Chaos Emeralds. They're gone and the only other person who knows where they are is you.". Knuckles began to scratch his head, it was never easy for him to be the bare of bad news. "I kinda traded them for the Master Emerald and Rouge."

"You what!?"

"You heard'em."

"You couldn't have called us and asked?"

"You weren't home so I did what I thought was right."

The Tails came up with a good idea. "Wait Sonic, we still may have a chance. If Knuckles turns off the Chaos Emeralds power then we could stall whatever Eggman is planing."

"Then we could go and trash his base where ever it is.", Amy continues holding her lovers hand.

"His new base is the old one, the Egg Carrier."

"Well that just makes it more difficult unless you knew the last location."

"Arid Sands."

"Good now let's party", Sonic said before running away in a burst of speed.

Gee that was a lot. I hope you understood who was saying what at the end. When you wake up on in the morning and realize you have to post a new Chapter it gets to you. Probably a waste of sleeping time but I do it for the people and my friends. And others. So thank you for Reading this story because Eventually I'm going to View the websites settings for Information on the Essential Writing program...wish I could put that in an easier way. You know what I mean peeps. PLEASE review the story on what you like so far. I've gotten 2 positive reviews and that's actually a record for me to keep. I love it so please REVIEW.